It’s easy to put people into boxes based on who they used to be—and when they outgrow our expectations, we often resist rather than adjust. But what happens when we do that with Jesus?In our culture, reminders of Jesus are everywhere—verses on coffee mugs, crosses on jewelry, and familiar childhood stories. Over time, casual familiarity can lead us to reduce Him to a safe, comfortable figure who fits neatly within our boundaries.In this message from our series through the Gospel of Mark, "Follow the Leader," Pastor Charlie walks through Mark 6:1–6, where Jesus returns to His hometown of Nazareth.

Instead of marveling at His divine authority, His childhood neighbors took offense (skandalizo) because all they could see was the local carpenter. Discover how assumption blocks awe, how unbelief limits our experience of God's power, and how we can trade religious routine for childlike wonder and full surrender.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why knowing about Jesus is not the same as actually following Him.How our assumptions and personal comfort zones can choke out genuine awe.The biblical connection between faith as a conduit and experiencing God’s power in everyday life.Why Jesus marveled at their unbelief—and why He moves toward hungry hearts rather than arguing with cynicism.How to recover a childlike wonder and stop limiting what God can do in your life.📖 Scripture Passage: Mark 6:1–6💬 Key Truth: "Faith is the conduit through which God’s power flows. God does not force His supernatural work on cynical, closed-off hearts."